Fragrance comparison

Ancient Rome vs Il Colore del Vento

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ancient Rome

Centurion Parfums

4.333 votes

Rank #42,714 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Il Colore del Vento

Nobile 1942

4.09140 votes

Rank #9,817 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ancient Rome takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ancient Rome
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Il Colore del Vento
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ancient Rome2/3

Il Colore del Vento1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ancient Rome
Sillage & projection: Ancient Rome
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Il Colore del Vento

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Ancient RomeCenturion Parfums

Il Colore del VentoNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

4.09/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

39%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAncient Rome

SillageAncient Rome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

vanilla91%

fresh spicy83%

sweet74%

aromatic65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both vanilla, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LemonCoffee

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSugar

Base6-9 hrs

CedarWhite MuskVanilla

Top

LemonGingerCardamomBlack PepperCoriander

Heart

SugarChampagneBergamotCoffee

Base

VanillaButterCaramelAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Coffee, Sugar and White Musk. Durations are only published for Ancient Rome, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring94

Summer58

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 19%

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,817

PerfumerMaria Celeste Lombardo

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerIl Colore del VentoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ancient Rome by Centurion Parfums takes an unexpected turn with its lively pairing of bright lemon and dark roasted coffee. The sharp, sparkling citrus peel cuts straight through the bitter roast within seconds of spraying. As the initial brightness softens, sweet crystalline sugar melts into tender rose petals, creat…

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Il Colore del Vento by Nobile 1942 opens with bright lemon, black pepper, and effervescent champagne before settling into a warm core of caramel, butter, and vanilla. Maria Celeste Lombardo balances sugary gourmand facets with aromatic spices and soft white musk. It shines on crisp autumn afternoons when you want a sw…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ancient Rome or Il Colore del Vento?

Ancient Rome takes 2 of 3 categories. Ancient Rome is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Il Colore del Vento is rated 4.09/5 from 140 votes. Choose Ancient Rome for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Il Colore del Vento for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ancient Rome or Il Colore del Vento?

Ancient Rome lasts longest (Ancient Rome 73/100, Il Colore del Vento 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ancient Rome or Il Colore del Vento?

Ancient Rome projects furthest (Ancient Rome 75/100, Il Colore del Vento 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ancient Rome and Il Colore del Vento smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coffee, Sugar and White Musk.

Is Ancient Rome or Il Colore del Vento better for summer or winter?

Ancient Rome suits daytime wear; Il Colore del Vento suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ancient Rome and Il Colore del Vento?

Ancient Rome has top notes of Lemon and Coffee, heart notes of Rose and Sugar, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Vanilla. Il Colore del Vento has top notes of Lemon, Ginger, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Sugar, Champagne, Bergamot and Coffee, a base of Vanilla, Butter, Caramel and Amber.